Junior Buyer

Kimchuk,-In; Beaver Brook (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KIMCHUK INC is a fast paced electronics contract manufacturer based in Danbury, CT, seeking a Junior Buyer. This entry level role supports procurement, coordinates with internal stakeholders, and helps expedite material quotes as directed by management.

The candidate will work with purchasing, program management, stockroom, and vendors to keep production flowing on schedule. The role emphasizes learning and growth in procurement processes, with exposure to ERP systems and vendor management.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate required, some higher-level education is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of electronic components or a willingness to learn.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a manufacturing environment involving material control and expediting.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Power point, etc.).
• Experience working with an ERP system, experience with Microsoft Dynamics is preferred.
• Professional verbal and written communication style, internally and externally.
• Natural problem solver with a high degree of intellectual curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and reports on the status of both proposed and staged jobs to ensure functions of picking and releasing jobs to the manufacturing floor.
• Communicates with department supervisors to determine overdue material and parts and to inform supervisors of material status.
• Provides weekly and monthly reports such as vendor on time delivery and quality.
• Directs receiving to prioritize inbound material.
• Supplies list and reports of jobs to be released to stockroom department.
• Maintains/updates vendors expected ship dates in the ERP system and communicates changes to Program Management in a timely manner.
• Works with facilities and manufacturing to procure shop supplies and small tools.
• Willing and able to assist on special projects as needed.

Skills

Detail orientation

Verbal communication

Education

High School Graduate

Some higher education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

About the Organization KIMCHUK INC is a fast paced, technologically advanced, high product mix electronics firm specializing in Electronic and Electromechanical Contract Manufacturing Services who is committed to excellence. Our success depends on CUSTOMER SATISFACTION achieved by safely producing reliable products, delivered on time, at a competitive price. Quality is a vital element in accomplishing this goal through employee involvement and continuous improvement at all levels of the organization.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Number of Openings 1

Position Junior Buyer

Description

JOB SUMMARY: This is an entry level position for someone who is eager to learn and grow in all areas of the procurement process. Key to facilitating the flow of raw material to conform with production schedules, the Junior Buyer communicates with internal stakeholders (purchasing, program management, stockroom/receiving) and material vendors to eliminate difficulties and delays. This role may also support the quote process to expedite outstanding material quote items as directed by management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors and reports on the status of both proposed and staged jobs to ensure functions of picking and releasing jobs to the manufacturing floor.
• Communicates with department supervisors to determine overdue material and parts and to inform supervisors of material status.
• Provides weekly and monthly reports such as vendor on time delivery and quality.
• Directs receiving to prioritize inbound material.
• Supplies list and reports of jobs to be released to stockroom department.
• Maintains/updates vendors expected ship dates in the ERP system and communicates changes to Program Management in a timely manner.
• Works with facilities and manufacturing to procure shop supplies and small tools.
• Willing and able to assist on special projects as needed.

Category Purchasing

Position Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School Graduate required, some higher-level education is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of electronic components or a willingness to learn.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a manufacturing environment involving material control and expediting.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Power point, etc.).
• Experience working with an ERP system, experience with Microsoft Dynamics is preferred.
• Professional verbal and written communication style, internally and externally.
• Natural problem solver with a high degree of intellectual curiosity.

Ready to make an impact? If you want to be part of a team that values service, innovation and impact – we invite you to apply today.

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Hiring Manager(s) Victoria Haslob

Post Internal Days 0

Req Number PUR-26-00003

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